The Best in Summer Reading: Call for Catalog Suggestions

The SIBA/RAMP catalog program is seeking book recommendations from booksellers for the "Best in Summer Reading" catalog. Title suggestions from booksellers are an important tool for creating a gift catalog which reflects the indie bookstore community and spirit.

Booksellers are encouraged to suggest the books they would like to see in either the summer or winter catalog here:

Summer and Winter Catalog Suggestions

Titles must be new summer or fall 2026 releases. Publishers take bookseller support into account when they are deciding which titles to put in the catalog. Strong bookseller enthusiasm has an impact.

Summer catalog order are open now. SIBA member bookstores can order a box of 500 summer catalogs at no cost, more boxes at cost, and a dedicated store page of the digital edition for online promotions.

The SIBA/RAMP catalog program is important for bookstores not only because it provides a valuable (and beautiful) marketing tool for stores, but also because it helps to fund SIBA scholarships for bookseller development. Read more about the program.